By Naomi Sharang The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has updated its official portal to reflect the newly elected leadership of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). The development follows the party’s National Convention held in Abuja on March 28. The PRP National Publicity Secretary, Ishaq Muhammed disclosed this in aContinue Reading
By Salamat Abu A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Kogi have called for stronger synergy, legislative reforms, and timely funding to curb Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the state. The CSOs made the call at a high-level policy dialogue held in Lokoja. The meeting brought together state and non-stateContinue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri A Zaria-based philanthropist, Ms Aisha-Ahmed Muhammad, has secured the release of seven inmates and donated food items to 100 others at the Zaria Correctional Centre as part of activities to mark her birthday. Muhammad, who spoke to newsmen after the visit, said the donation included bags ofContinue Reading
By Mubarak Gana/Perpetua Onuegbu The Convener of Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, Mr Yunusa Ya’u, has called for sustained accountability in the country’s electoral cycle. Ya’u stated this at the unveiling of a digital platform designed to strengthen electoral transparency and citizen participation on Thursday in Abuja. He noted thatContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the recent attack on a church gathering in Eda Oniyo Ekiti, Ekiti State. A statement by CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, on Wednesday, described the incident as a “brutal assault on shared humanity and the sanctity of life.” TheContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza A coalition of women groups has urged the National Assembly to pass the Special Seats Bill, saying over 800 women seek elective offices nationwide but female representation remains dismally low. National President of the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), Princess Edna Azura, made the call duringContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje A public health researcher and consultant, Dr Joseph Ekiyor, says excessive salt intake has been shown to cause high blood pressure, a primary risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Ekiyor said this on Wednesday at the Journalism Training on Salt Reduction, Nutrient Profile Models (NPM) and Front ofContinue Reading
By Uche Bibilari/Franca Ofili The Vice-Chancellor, University of Abuja, Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi, has urged stakeholders to develop clear policy frameworks to ensure that research findings on Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) are translated into improved healthcare delivery for affected communities. Fawehinmi made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at the Patient-CentredContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the sale of application forms for the 2026 Direct Entry (DE) admission exercise to May 8. The board announced the extension in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, on Wednesday in Abuja. Benjamin said the decisionContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it is intensifying efforts for wider African market access for fisheries and aquaculture products under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Mr Christopher Mensah-Yawson, Acting Principal Programme Officer for Trade Facilitation and Development at the ECOWAS Commission,Continue Reading
